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2 Common Nutrients May Prevent Vertigo
Taking in extra vitamin D plus calcium might cut your odds of getting a debilitating form of vertigo, new research shows.
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Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, can be prevented and even reversed, say many experts, with simple lifestyle changes and intervention. Sometimes, herbs and supplements can help.
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Protein From Plants Can Increase Longevity
Swapping out tofu for your morning eggs or using beans instead of ground beef in your chili could help you live longer, a new study reports.
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MS Patients Turning to Marijuana, Alternative Treatments
Despite the existence of conventional medications to manage multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, a majority of patients also rely on alternative therapies, including vitamins, exercise and marijuana, a new survey suggests.
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More Patients Using Medical Marijuana for Arthritis Pain
Lots of people are using medical marijuana to treat their arthritis and other muscle aches and pains, often without consulting their doctor, a new study reports.
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Garlic Wards Off Colds and Flu
Along with toilet paper and eggs, garlic was often MIA on supermarket shelves when the pandemic began. Knowing the medicinal benefits of this ancient, Biblical herb, consumers were snapping it up.
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Trial Finds Acupuncture May Help Prevent Migraines
A new clinical trial supports acupuncture as an option for reducing migraine headaches, and researchers believe doctors should inform patients it is a possible treatment.
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Simple Solutions to Beat Inflammation
Chronic inflammation may be the cause of many of our dreaded diseases. The four horsemen of the medical apocalypse - coronary disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's - may be riding the same steed: inflammation, say experts.
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Alternative Therapies That Can Help Chronic Pain
The term alternative therapy refers to treatments that pose no, or only a low, risk of side effects and many can be very effective for pain relief.
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Social Media Influencing Food Choices
For better or worse, your social media friends might be influencing your eating habits, British researchers report.
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Fish Oil Supplements Can Help Male Fertility
Couples struggling to get pregnant might want to add a little more fish in their diet, a new study says.
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Top Supplements for Arthritis
A whopping 54.4 million American adults suffer from some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Patience Proven to Improve Physical, Mental Health
Patience is a virtue, according to a well-known adage, but perhaps less well known is that patience can improve your mental and physical health as well as help you be a better neighbor and achieve your goals.
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Fish Oil Supplement Can Improve Your Night Vision
New UK research suggests that taking a daily fish oil supplement could improve your ability to see in the dark.
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7 Home Remedies to Boost Your Immune System
Fall and winter usher in the cold and flu season, so it's important to boost your immune system to protect from viruses and germs.
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Stop! Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Could Spread Germs
Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don't - repeat don't - wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.They say that could spread the germs lurking on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby food. But...
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Here's When Alternative Medicine Can Save Your Life
According to a leading physician, thousands of Americans die needlessly every year from a deadly myth - that only drugs and surgery can heal.
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How to Get the Right Amount of Magnesium and Improve Your Health
There's ample proof that magnesium is one of the essential minerals for good health. In fact, it is the seventh most popular supplement, says ConsumerLab.com, a company that independently tests to identify the best quality health and nutritional products on the...
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Fish Oil Good Medicine for Heart Failure
Fish oil might help people with heart failure avoid repeat trips to the hospital, a new study suggests.
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NY Times: Bernie Sanders Eating Healthier, Exercising More
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has altered his eating habits and is exercising more in the six weeks since he suffered a heart attack, conscious that he must persuade voters he is in good enough shape to be America's leader, ...
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Plants Don't Improve Your Home's Air Quality
Don't count on potted plants to keep your home's air clean. Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that natural ventilation does a far better job than houseplants in maintaining air quality in homes and offices.
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Some Types of Tea Can Harm Your Health
Next to water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world and for good reason.But despite its well-researched health benefits, some scientists warn that sipping certain varieties of teas can pose serious health risks.
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The Best Exercises for People Over 50
No matter what your age, your body benefits from regular exercise. It is one of the crucial keys that can unlock the doors to good health.
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Natural Cures for Back Pain
About 26 million Americans suffer from frequent lower back pain that can often be debilitating. It's one of the most common, costly and difficult to treat chronic conditions. It interferes with work,...
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6 Natural Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, a condition commonly known as impotence, is becoming more prevalent. According to one study, ED will probably soar from 152 million men in 1995 to 322 million men in 2025-an increase of 111% worldwide.